BBQ Meatballs

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef

3/4 c. oats

1 c. milk

1/2 c. finely minced onion, divided

1 1/2 tsp. salt

Plenty of ground black pepper, to taste

1 c. all-purpose flour

Canola oil, for browning

1 c. ketchup

2 tbsp. sugar

3 tbsp. white vinegar

2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 dash Tabasco

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, oats, milk, 3 tablespoons of onion, salt, and pepper. Roll into medium-small balls and place on a baking sheet. Place the sheet in the freezer for 5 minutes.

Remove the meatballs from the freezer and immediately dredge in the flour.

In a skillet, heat a few tablespoons of canola oil over medium heat.

Fry the meatballs until just brown. Place into a baking dish.

In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and remaining 5 tablespoons onion. Pour over the meatballs and bake at for 45 minutes. Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty French bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 566
• Total Fat: 29 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Sodium: 627 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 16 g
• Protein: 27 g